Title |
Pan-London tuberculosis services: a service evaluation
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Published in |
BMC Health Services Research, July 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1472-6963-12-203 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Ruth Belling, Susan McLaren, Markella Boudioni, Leslie Woods |
Abstract |
London has the largest proportion of tuberculosis (TB) cases of any western European capital, with almost half of new cases drug-resistant. Prevalence varies considerably between and within boroughs with research suggesting inadequate control of TB transmission in London. Economic pressures may exacerbate the already considerable challenges for service organisation and delivery within this context. This paper presents selected findings from an evaluation of London's TB services' organisation, delivery, professional workforce and skill mix, intended to support development of a strategic framework for a pan-London TB service. These may also interest health service professionals and managers in TB services in the UK, other European cities and countries and in services currently delivered by multiple providers operating independently. |
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